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Cool.

Oh, I've seen the odd pic of a Mashton, but how big (or should that be small?) are they? Also, as I've only seen pics of the front of a Ninja, does it have belt loops in a hip-bag stylee, or is that what the Mashton is designed for? The pondering continues...

Hey Scott, you mentioned that you might be looking to revise your prices for '09? What's the current price on the Mashtons Pocket (and the Ninja, for that matter)? I have a feeling I might 'invest' in a Mashton as well... :^)

Ninjas.........
spagettihoops....Brown outer/yellow inner please.
Ved - charcoal outer /silver inner
pinklady v icequuen....... Pink digi cam outer/cerise inner
AdamM... Charcoal outer / blue liner

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Bear in mind that for a road frame it's not quite as simple as just swapping the dropouts, the stays also need respacing to 120mm, so that would bump up the cost a little bit. £200 still sounds too much, though, unless it includes stripping and painting the whole frame?

It's the same every Rapha sale. If you want the good stuff you need to be there at least half an hour before they open, cash in hand, and fight through the crowds!

Damn it, I got it wrong. This is what happens when you go from memory rather than checking the facts... just double checked the LeVeL website and the chainline is 45mm or 52mm fixed, 48mm for the freewheel thread.

My bad, sorry about that.

LeVeL website here: http://levelcomponents.com/index.html

The most exciting piece of news on the LeVeL website is this: **Industry Nine **is working on our next prototype. A lighter version hub having the Level cog interface and the I9 spoke flange system.

http://levelcomponents.com/images/level%20nine.jpg

And I'm guessing it'll all be gone by the time I get there after work tonight! Boo.

I could meet you after work tonight, but I really don't want to jump the queue because that's bad form.

Damn, that looks sweet. I'm gonna have to get me one... :^)

Let me know if mister k changes his mind.

Unlike the London Fixie system where the cog bolts onto a disc mount, the bolts on the LeVeL hub system are only there to hold the cog onto the hub, they do not carry rotational load or transmit the forces associated with peddling. This is done by the three big sections that protrude into the cog (not sure what you'd call them). I've been using a LeVeL for 4 years now without a single problem.

As noted above, they are a little heavy and overbuilt for road use, which is not surprising when they were developed for off road use in the first place.

Oh, and in answer to Pip's post: They also have a 45mm chainline, which puts me straight off.
This is only partly true. The cog is asymetric so by flipping it the hub can have a 45mm chainline or a 52mm chainline. HTH.

I know this is quite a late response, but I swear by Level hubs... I love mine more than I love my Phil hub. Soooo buttery smooth a year later, super easy to change the sprocket... no chain whip required, and the also hold the title for the highest flanges on a track hub. Mine are in black and look amazing, I whole heartedly recommend Level track hubs.

+1.I have one of the original prototype fixed/free LeVeL rear hubs and a front hub and I love them. Been going strong for 4 years now and haven't had to touch 'em. The only downside is that they aren't light. Not only is it easy to change the sprocket, but they are really easily swapped between 120 and 135 mm flange spacing by swapping the steel spacers. It's a 5min job at most.Oh, and Will at HubJub sells them, which means you get to give your money to a bloody lovely guy. Really, I can't recall ever dealing with a nicer guy to give my money to.There was a rumour that they were developing a freewheel mechanism that fits the InI three-bolt interface, but that's been going on for years with no sign of it yet.Having said all of that, I am planning on buying up a stock of sprockets just in case the company goes out of business.

I've got a number of friends who really rate Fizik Gobi saddles, although given the cost differential and the comfort of the Charge Spoon, you've got to REALLY want the Gobi.

Oh, and given recent increases in cycle parts, your £1000 limit may be in danger.

I've not owned a Pacer, but based on my experience of a Steamroller and a Cross Check, I reckon you're pretty spot on. A Pacer won't be the lightest bike you'll ever own, but it'll build into a really nice general purpose geared road bike that's ideal for all year round use if you choose to fit mudguards. It'll tend to be comfortable and suited for cruising rather than out and out sprinting so if you don't race, then perfect!

Give BrRixton Cycles a call and speak to Simon, he has one.

Hey Scott, you already have me on the list from my email of last week. As for a few others, I'm not quite sure exactly what I'm after as I've lost track of all of your new designs, not having spent much time on this forum. Definitely after a bag, either Theo or Archie I expect, as well as a much small one but still not sure if a Mashton or Ninja. Looking forward to having the chance to see your set of example bags, try them on, etc, to make the final decision.

Cheers,
Adam